Describe what you collect in ordinary language, or search by country, date, Stanley Gibbons reference, description and classification. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The rows of holes or cuts between stamps that allow them to be separated; measurements describe the spacing of those perforations. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A stamp or issue adapted for temporary use, often by overprinting or surcharging existing stock. A used stamp described as being in very fine condition. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A stamp produced without perforations separating it from adjoining stamps. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A used stamp described as being in fine condition, usually with an acceptable cancellation and overall appearance. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A mint stamp that has previously been mounted or hinged, normally with some hinge trace or disturbance to the gum. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture. A stamp that has been used, normally evidenced by a postal or fiscal cancellation. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue reference used to identify and catalogue stamps. The catalogue value quoted from Stanley Gibbons. It is not the same as the UPA auction estimate or a guaranteed selling price. An abbreviation for watermark: a design or pattern incorporated into the stamp paper during manufacture.
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Lot 4572
Lot 4576
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Ceylon U
Related lotRelated to Lot 4578 · Same country / area · Similar period · Same classification
to 1898 coll. on leaves, earlies in mixed condition, several not counted, but noted are 1862 no wmk perf 11½1d dull blue (closed tear at top), 1863-66 8d, 1872 most to 96c, 1883 2c pale brown most o.g., 1885 1r1 on 2r50, plus some Provisional postmarks (especially Southern, 11) and Officials, many with additional firm's chops, fair to good used. Cat. over £1000. (104)
Philatelic terms
U — Used
perf — Perforation
wmk — Watermark
provisional — Provisional issue
General philatelic guidance — separate from the UPA catalogue description.